What is the Pink Cloud Syndrome?
Imagine you have just accomplished a significant goal—something you have been working toward for a long time. Maybe you got promoted. Maybe your significant other accepted your marriage proposal. Maybe you published a novel or took a dream vacation or shared the joy of one of your children being accepted by their first-choice college. Take […]
Cursive? Printing? Typing? No Matter How You Write, a Journal May be Right for You
Have you heard that many people are in an uproar about the decline of cursive? The thinking goes that if younger people never learn to read and write in cursive, they will not be able to read the treasure trove of historically important documents that were created in cursive. We aren’t ready to take a […]
Using Stimulants Like Adderall or Meth to Get High Sets You Up for a Fall
Many of us need (or at least believe that we need) a good strong cup of coffee in the morning to get us going. We rely on the caffeine in our coffee to help us shake off the grogginess we feel when we first wake up. And most of us don’t stop at a single […]
When It Comes to Alcohol, Avoid Tricking Yourself into Ignoring the Issue
If you are a person in recovery from a substance use disorder, one of the best things you can do during the holidays is give yourself the gift of approaching each day mindfully in recovery.
Staying Present is a Present You Can Give Yourself in Recovery
If you are a person in recovery from a substance use disorder, one of the best things you can do during the holidays is give yourself the gift of approaching each day mindfully in recovery.
Neuroplasticity Allows You to Map Out a New Path Toward Lasting Sobriety
With effort and support, you can create a new path in your brain that don’t rely on drugs or alcohol.
Status Update: The Pros and Cons of Social Media Use
Let’s take a look at what you can be doing during the day to help make sure you have a good night sleep.
There Are Healthy Ways to Deal with Stress. Taking GHB Is Not One of Them.
Let’s take a look at what you can be doing during the day to help make sure you have a good night sleep.
Sleep is Essential to Mental Health and Recovery—Part Two: Daytime Tips
Let’s take a look at what you can be doing during the day to help make sure you have a good night sleep.
Sleep is Essential to Mental Health and Recovery—Part One: Nighttime Tips
… quality sleep is essential to our mental health and to supporting recovery from a substance use disorder.
